Refer to FIGURE 1.1 showing a graph of weather conditions in the mature stage of development of a tropical cyclone - NSC Geography - Question 1 - 2016 - Paper 1
Question 1
Refer to FIGURE 1.1 showing a graph of weather conditions in the mature stage of development of a tropical cyclone.
1.1.1 State the type of precipitation at A.
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Worked Solution & Example Answer:Refer to FIGURE 1.1 showing a graph of weather conditions in the mature stage of development of a tropical cyclone - NSC Geography - Question 1 - 2016 - Paper 1
Step 1
1.1.1 State the type of precipitation at A.
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The type of precipitation at point A is heavy rainfall or thunderstorms.
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1.1.2 State where the highest wind speed is recorded in the graph.
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The highest wind speed is recorded around the eye or area B.
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1.1.3 Name the main cloud type that surrounds area B.
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The main cloud type that surrounds area B is cumulonimbus (Cb) clouds.
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1.1.4 Give the term that describes air movement towards B.
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The term that describes air movement towards B is convergence.
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1.1.5 Give a reason for the air movement at B.
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Air moves towards area B due to the presence of lower pressure, causing inflow from surrounding areas.
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1.1.6 In which area does the tropical cyclone experience the lowest pressure?
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The tropical cyclone experiences the lowest pressure at the center, known as the eye.
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1.1.7 Why does air descend in area B?
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Air descends in area B because the upper air divergence causes air to be sucked in and subsequently subsides, leading to descending air.
